Introduction:
o Korean Martial art
o Hwa Rang Do means "The way of the Flowering Manhood"
o Created by Joo Bang Lee and his brother, Joo Sang Lee Morals of the game:
o Teaches and encourages fighting techniques, weapons, spiritual training, intellectual enhancement, and artistic pursuits. History:
o Originated from the combat skills of the Hwarang system of the ancient Silla kingdom of Korea
o The impact of the Hwarang system and people was strongly felt in the East Asian region in ancient times
o System eventually spread to Japan and was very influential in the development of the Japanese Samurai system and Bushido
o Hwarang system was organized by groups of youths who went to places of natural beauty to learn to develop human morality, loyalty, and mental and emotional control along with their combat skills
o Hwarang were taught traditional dance and songs for their emotional development
o Empty-handed fighting techniques were known for their blending of the hard and soft, linear and circular attacks
o The ferocious fighting spirit of the Hwarang warriors became legendary, and their exploits were recorded for posterity in Hwa Rang poetry and literature Impact of the Hwa Rang:
Much of the influence of this Hwarang tradition is due to the arrival of King Chinhung (540 AD), who was also a Hwarang.
The Hwarang system existed before King Chinhunghe was the individual who greatly developed the power and strength of this system within his administration and military.
After his arrival followed a long period of wars of expansion with the larger kingdom to the north, Koguryo.
However, before the northern kingdoms were engaged, King Chinhung took on the task of driving out the Japanese colonies to the east, which were in alliance with the Yamato clan of Japan.
Ten years later, King Chinhung turned his armies onto the fertile valleys of west and central Korea, between the Han and Imjin Rivers. This was the Pakche kingdom, and the conquest of the Han-Imjin river area brought great wealth to Silla through the acquisition of the richest agricultural lands in the peninsula, additional military service, and the labor of the peasantry.
This conquest also opened an easier route to China through the capture of the ports on the Yellow Sea. Because of the Hwarang warriors of Silla, these three countries were unified for the first time.
CONCENTRATION:"By making the mind void of thoughts one can gain a natural meditative state."
PATIENCE & ENDURANCE: "If one's mind is made up to learn then there will be success."
SINCERITY IN PRACTICE: "If one does not practice regularly, then do not face the enemy."
SPEED:"Judge the chance and take the opportunity. Take the first opportunity and be quicker."
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:"The Inner Force is concealed until it is released."
RESPECT & OBEDIENCE:"All things in nature work according to rules. Mankind is one with nature."
VANITY: "Large egos are carried by small minds."
Belts and Training: In Hwa Rang Do, practitioners are given sashes to signify their progression through the martial art. Before first dan (first black sash), the belt order goes from white to half-black:
White Sash: (ninth grade)
Orange Sash: (eighth grade)
Yellow Sash: (seventh grade)
Green Sash: (sixth grade)
Purple Sash: (fifth grade)
Blue Sash: (fourth grade)
Brown Sash: (third grade)
Red Sash: (second grade)
Half-black sash: (first grade)
After receiving a black sash, a practitioner earns the title Jo Kyo Nim and can now be an instructor In addition, every degree of black sash has its own title, and shows a respective knowledge level. The physical techniques: · A practitioner will learn a long form, eight basic techniques, around 30 "one step sparring" techniques and about the same number of self-defense techniques · Three main weapons will be taught:
1. The Ssang Jyel Bong (nunchaku) 2. Jang Bong ( long staff)
3. Gum Mu (sword) · Defense against other weapons, such as the knife are also taught, but training with those weapons does not occur until black sash. Hwa Rang Do students will also have extensive study in grappling, joint manipulation and submission fighting Benefits of Hwa Rang Do:
On a physical level, students will feel improved physical condition, including improved strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, reflexes, muscle tone
On a mental level, students will feel improved mental well being, including confidence, self esteem, concentration, mental discipline
Many instructors have witnessed noticeable positive changes in the confidence, behavior and discipline in the young children that train with us
Hwa Rang Do is the most comprehensive system of self-defense and combative techniques in the world. This system has been developed in accordance to the ancient principles of Um-Yang, which emphasizes balance in life and harmony with others and nature
Hwa Rang Do in comparison to other martial arts:
The Healing aspect of the Hwa Rang Do:
Nae Kong deals with one's internal energy (Ki power) development, control and direction. Through both passive (um) and active (yang) methods. Ki power development is taught via specialized breathing and meditation exercises in conjunction with specific physical exercises. The practitioner learns to develop, harness, and apply this human energy resources at will. Initially studied for health purposes and for use in the battlefield; at more advance levels this power can be controlled in conjunction with mental processes and can be extended from one individual to another for healing as well as combative applications. This internal energy is found in all living creatures, yet in the disciplined study of Hwa Rang Do® one can learn to develop this power for truly outstanding displays of human energy and will, extending previously conceived limitations to unlimited possibilities
Audio instructions on martial arts techniques and self-defense:
Hwa Rang Do
Introduction:
o Korean Martial art
o Hwa Rang Do means "The way of the Flowering Manhood"
o Created by Joo Bang Lee and his brother, Joo Sang Lee
Morals of the game:
o Teaches and encourages fighting techniques, weapons, spiritual training, intellectual enhancement, and artistic pursuits.
History:
o Originated from the combat skills of the Hwarang system of the ancient Silla kingdom of Korea
o The impact of the Hwarang system and people was strongly felt in the East Asian region in ancient times
o System eventually spread to Japan and was very influential in the development of the Japanese Samurai system and Bushido
o Hwarang system was organized by groups of youths who went to places of natural beauty to learn to develop human morality, loyalty, and mental and emotional control along with their combat skills
o Hwarang were taught traditional dance and songs for their emotional development
o Empty-handed fighting techniques were known for their blending of the hard and soft, linear and circular attacks
o The ferocious fighting spirit of the Hwarang warriors became legendary, and their exploits were recorded for posterity in Hwa Rang poetry and literature
Impact of the Hwa Rang:
- Much of the influence of this Hwarang tradition is due to the arrival of King Chinhung (540 AD), who was also a Hwarang.
- The Hwarang system existed before King Chinhunghe was the individual who greatly developed the power and strength of this system within his administration and military.
- After his arrival followed a long period of wars of expansion with the larger kingdom to the north, Koguryo.
- However, before the northern kingdoms were engaged, King Chinhung took on the task of driving out the Japanese colonies to the east, which were in alliance with the Yamato clan of Japan.
- Ten years later, King Chinhung turned his armies onto the fertile valleys of west and central Korea, between the Han and Imjin Rivers. This was the Pakche kingdom, and the conquest of the Han-Imjin river area brought great wealth to Silla through the acquisition of the richest agricultural lands in the peninsula, additional military service, and the labor of the peasantry.
- This conquest also opened an easier route to China through the capture of the ports on the Yellow Sea. Because of the Hwarang warriors of Silla, these three countries were unified for the first time.
Philosophy:- Loyalty to One's Parents and Teachers
- Trust and Brotherhood Among Friends
- Courage to Never Retreat in the Face of the Enemy
- Justice to Never Take a Life Without a Cause
Essentials:1. Humanity
2. Justice
3. Courtesy
4. Wisdom
5. Trust
6. Goodness
7. Virtue
8. Loyalty
9. Courage
Basic Principles of Training:
- CONCENTRATION:"By making the mind void of thoughts one can gain a natural meditative state."
- PATIENCE & ENDURANCE: "If one's mind is made up to learn then there will be success."
- SINCERITY IN PRACTICE: "If one does not practice regularly, then do not face the enemy."
- SPEED:"Judge the chance and take the opportunity. Take the first opportunity and be quicker."
- CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:"The Inner Force is concealed until it is released."
- RESPECT & OBEDIENCE:"All things in nature work according to rules. Mankind is one with nature."
- VANITY: "Large egos are carried by small minds."
Belts and Training:In Hwa Rang Do, practitioners are given sashes to signify their progression through the martial art. Before first dan (first black sash), the belt order goes from white to half-black:
- White Sash: (ninth grade)
- Orange Sash: (eighth grade)
- Yellow Sash: (seventh grade)
- Green Sash: (sixth grade)
- Purple Sash: (fifth grade)
- Blue Sash: (fourth grade)
- Brown Sash: (third grade)
- Red Sash: (second grade)
- Half-black sash: (first grade)
After receiving a black sash, a practitioner earns the title Jo Kyo Nim and can now be an instructor In addition, every degree of black sash has its own title, and shows a respective knowledge level.The physical techniques:
· A practitioner will learn a long form, eight basic techniques, around 30 "one step sparring" techniques and about the same number of self-defense techniques
1. The Ssang Jyel Bong (nunchaku)
2. Jang Bong ( long staff)
3. Gum Mu (sword)
· Defense against other weapons, such as the knife are also taught, but training with those weapons does not occur until black sash. Hwa Rang Do students will also have extensive study in grappling, joint manipulation and submission fighting
Benefits of Hwa Rang Do:
- On a physical level, students will feel improved physical condition, including improved strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, reflexes, muscle tone
- On a mental level, students will feel improved mental well being, including confidence, self esteem, concentration, mental discipline
- Many instructors have witnessed noticeable positive changes in the confidence, behavior and discipline in the young children that train with us
- Hwa Rang Do is the most comprehensive system of self-defense and combative techniques in the world. This system has been developed in accordance to the ancient principles of Um-Yang, which emphasizes balance in life and harmony with others and nature
Hwa Rang Do in comparison to other martial arts:The Healing aspect of the Hwa Rang Do:
- Nae Kong deals with one's internal energy (Ki power) development, control and direction. Through both passive (um) and active (yang) methods. Ki power development is taught via specialized breathing and meditation exercises in conjunction with specific physical exercises. The practitioner learns to develop, harness, and apply this human energy resources at will. Initially studied for health purposes and for use in the battlefield; at more advance levels this power can be controlled in conjunction with mental processes and can be extended from one individual to another for healing as well as combative applications. This internal energy is found in all living creatures, yet in the disciplined study of Hwa Rang Do® one can learn to develop this power for truly outstanding displays of human energy and will, extending previously conceived limitations to unlimited possibilities
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